Author Archives: J.B. Elliott
Cross Section of a “Wedge”
This morning a strong high pressure area (1042 millibars) was centered over New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. It, by habit, was pushing (colder) (cooler) air down the east coast into the Carolinas and Georgia, then curving westward. Brisk winds involved. … Continue reading
Random Wednesday Morning Notes
* Nearest rain to Alabama this morning is a few light showers near Las Vegas! That may not be reaching the ground. * The weather is very quiet, especially for this time of the year. Could not find a single … Continue reading
The Rain Came Down . . .
Well, that is not a very good title. The rain always comes down or it would not be rain. That is why you never see me using the term, “rainfall” Sorry, just one (of many) of my pet peeves. These … Continue reading
Early Evening in Alabama
That long line of thunderstorms that caused a lot of anxious moments as it moved across Alabama today was still causing problems in Southeast Alabama early tonight. A Tornado Warning was posted for Macon County until 7 pm. The possible … Continue reading
A Few 8:45 am Notes
* Atmosphere is ripe for some severe weather. * Temperatures way too warm for a mid-morning in February in Alabama * Dew points, another necessary ingredient, well into the 60s. * NWS Memphis, Flash Flood Warning for two NW Tennessee … Continue reading
First Warning in Alabama
This first warning for Alabama is for the Extreme Northwest corner of the state. BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HUNTSVILLE AL 823 AM CST MON FEB 28 2011 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HUNTSVILLE … Continue reading
Much Needed Rain
I sure hope that the areas affected by wild-fires this week got some much needed rain overnight. The Forest Service has been VERY busy lately fighting those fires. Here is a list of some rain amounts from the storms of … Continue reading
Three Cheers, NOAA Weather Radio!
PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL 600 AM CST FRI FEB 25 2011 ..THIS WEEK IS SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK IN ALABAMA …TODAY IS NOAA WEATHER RADIO ALL HAZARDS AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM AWARENESS DAY…. SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS … Continue reading
Damage Reports From Last Night
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT…SUMMARY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL 717 AM CST FRI FEB 25 2011 .TIME… …EVENT… …CITY LOCATION… …LAT.LON .DATE… ….MAG…. ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. …SOURCE. ..REMARKS.. 0900 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG 4 SSE LAKE TUSCALOOSA B 33.33N 87.59W 02/24/2011 … Continue reading
Numerous Reports From Memphis
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT…SUMMARY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN 704 PM CST THU FEB 24 2011 .TIME… …EVENT… …CITY LOCATION… …LAT.LON .DATE… ….MAG…. ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. …SOURCE. ..REMARKS.. 0700 AM FLASH FLOOD BLACK ROCK 36.11N 91.11W 02/24/2011 LAWRENCE AR CO-OP OBSERVER … Continue reading
